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[Loras appears in the locket, his hair a mess of golden curls. He has started to grow some facial hair now, it seems. It makes him appear older. It's him attempting something to appear more worthy of the position he finds himself in, now.

There is some false cheer in him, now, but unless they know him, they most likely won't see it. He has been playing this charm game is entire life, after all. How many people know his true self here, these days?]

My name is Loras Tyrell; many of you know me already, but I wished to extend a welcome to all of those you who have newly arrived. I know that it can be difficult to adjust, but many people here will be willing to assist you, if you only ask for it.

On that note, let me extend you all a welcome to the Cothromach. We are a city in the Spineback Mountains, not entirely far from Caer Glaem.

[He realizes he hasn't spoken to everyone since Sansa left, since the meeting of the Shields, so he must--]

The city's ruler recently left, and I will be ruling now, in her stead.

[Margaery would be laughing, right now, if she could see him.]

Now that I will be spending most of my time in Cothromach, I need to find someone to take over my position at the White Tower. It functions as one of the first line of defense for Caer Glaem; an outlook, to watch for any possible dangers. If any of you would like the position, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Also,

[He sighs, his charm faltering for a moment.]

I confess that I will need assistance while we transition. I have many wonderful advisers, but if any of you newcomers have political talent, I would like to speak with you.

Where I come from, many rulers have small councils. I would like to institute that, for Cothromach.

I am not so prideful not to know to ask for help, when needed.

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You did ask me what I wanted. [So it is difficult; sometimes that's how it has to be.]

Mages that can protect us, and are good people.

[Let the rest of them be willing to sacrifice others for the cause. He needs to know that the mages aren't going to kill him or his loved ones in his sleep.]

I would be a type of mage and I am a good person. I do not doubt they exist.

[Well she hopes she is a good person. She is not so wicked, at least, but she understands.]

I did ask you. Mayhaps you should have wished for the moon and stars.

I do not doubt, either. But I have had painful experiences with the latter.

[Loras snorts.]

I have wished for the sun very often. But I know I will never get it back.

[Lia is quiet for a moment. Serious. Because she's hit a nerve, somewhere along the line. And she knows the tone when you're speaking of something you've lost.]

I am sorry, monsieur. I only meant to tease you. I think no one can give you what you truly want. We must make do with our mortal limitations.

Forgive me, Lia. I used to be a more carefree man. But life has taught me that no summersong is true. I find I am no as joyful as I used to be. That is no fault of yours.

If you have lost someone near to your heart it does leave quite the bruise.

[She understands that, truly. She lets the smile fade, lets the sympathy show through.]

But we go on because certainly life does not wait for grief.

I have lost more than one.

[Who even has time for a real heart anymore?]

And no, it does not. Even if I wish it would. Perhaps it is better to try and keep our mind off of it all.

I am truly sorry for your loss, monsieur. There is no salve for it but time which I feel even more burdensome.

[She's not helping, is she.]

I will do my best by you, then, to honor your grief. And you will do your best by those that have left you.

Time won't even help. But that is fine; I would rather not have their memories dulled.

[He smiles, tightly.]

And I thank you, for even attempting such a thing.

In time perhaps the better memories will flourish instead of those we regret.

[And she knows a bit about regret.]

I only home to find those to your liking, monsieur. Do take care until I stop by.

Of course. And you, as well. Please do not hesitate to contact me, if you need to.

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